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Chapter 443: If I Can't Save My Sister-in-Law, I Won't Sleep in Bed
Chapter 443: If I Can't Save My Sister-in-Law, I Won't Sleep in Bed
"Renji, take this person away, or do you also want to defy orders?"
Looking at Rukia's determined expression, Byakuya maintained a professional and impartial demeanor, but inside, he was already cursing.
The one who was supposed to come to the Human World to capture Rukia was the 2nd Division of the Gotei 13, responsible for criminal matters.
Capturing various criminals and rogue Shinigami was the duty of the 2nd Division. Even if they were short-staffed, it should have been the responsibility of the 13th Division, where Rukia belonged.
As for why the 6th Division, and even Byakuya Kuchiki himself, ended up being the ones to come, it was naturally the result of his behind-the-scenes manipulation.
There was no other way. Rukia Hizuru was a severe siscon, and Byakuya Kuchiki was a wife-pampering maniac. Upon learning that Rukia had gotten into trouble in the Human World, Hizuru immediately sought out Byakuya, who was still at work.
He bluntly stated that if they couldn't save Rukia this time, Byakuya should forget about sleeping in bed from then on.
For the sake of his lifelong sexual happiness, Byakuya had no choice but to approach the Captain Commander and, after donating a large amount of supplies again, he finally managed to take on the mission by arguing that Rukia, as a noble, should be arrested by the Noble Guard Division, the 6th Division.
It was obvious that if the 2nd Division had come to capture Rukia, with their strict adherence to rules, Rukia would undoubtedly be found guilty.
But if he, the captain of the 6th Division, were to handle it, there would be much more room for negotiation.
Why had Byakuya asked Rukia if she had any complaints or needed to defend herself earlier?
To put it nicely, it was a complaint and defense, but in reality, it was an opportunity for her to make excuses! Byakuya's thoughts were similar to Renji Abarai's; he believed that as long as Rukia shifted the blame to that human, even if she was at fault, she could receive a lighter punishment.
At worst, Byakuya could return and donate some more items to the Gotei 13. After all, the Kuchiki Clan had plenty of money, and for the sake of his sister-in-law, Byakuya didn't mind this small loss.
However, as the head of one of the Five Great Noble Families and the captain of the Gotei 13, Byakuya also cared about his reputation and naturally couldn't speak as bluntly as Renji.
But Byakuya never expected that his sister-in-law would be so stubborn! After wasting so much effort to secure this capture mission, Rukia showed no intention of making excuses and even planned to take all the blame herself.
You're impressive, Rukia Kuchiki, so noble! Ready to uphold your loyalty to your friend, you're prepared to take all the blame and sacrifice yourself, but have you considered your brother-in-law?
If they really took Rukia back like this, Byakuya felt that he would be sleeping on the floor tonight.
No, considering Hizuru's feelings for Rukia, he might be sleeping on a bed of nails tonight...
Just as Byakuya was about to take Rukia back and then slowly figure out a solution, a red-haired boy with a zanpakuto suddenly descended from the sky and blocked their path to Rukia.
"I won't let you take Rukia away. If you want to take her back for punishment, you'll have to defeat me first!"
Seeing the boy with the zanpakuto protecting Rukia behind him, Byakuya frowned on the surface, but inside, he was delighted.
Initially, they had no idea how to deal with Rukia, who was stubborn and unwilling to reveal information about that human. But they never expected the other party to take the initiative and come to them.
"Ichigo, why are you here? Move aside quickly, trust me, they are not opponents you can challenge."
Seeing Black Zaki Ichigo leave and return, Rukia's current mood was as painful as Kuchiki Byakuya's from earlier.
She had withheld information from her older brother to protect Black Zaki Ichigo and his friends from being implicated, but at this critical moment, Ichigo, that idiot, had come back to get himself captured.
"Do you think that by intentionally pushing me away and taking on everything alone, you can protect me?
Let me tell you, if you really did that, it would only make me feel uneasy for the rest of my life!
If you want me to watch as our important partner gets taken away, you might as well kill me here and now!"
Watching Black Zaki Ichigo and Rukia, like a couple, choose to sacrifice each other, performing a heart-wrenching scene of separation. On the other side, Abarai Renji, feeling a bit green with envy, couldn't bear to watch any longer! He and Rukia were true childhood friends, and he had always harbored feelings for her. Now, with Ichigo, this new arrival, getting all her attention, Renji's dislike for him grew.
If Rukia were to stay in the Human World any longer, her favorability points would skyrocket!
Originally, Rukia was about to return to the Soul Society to face punishment, and Abarai Renji already disliked Black Zaki Ichigo. Now, seeing him as a potential romantic rival, it was time to settle both old and new grudges!
"Since you want to die, I'll grant your wish!"
Seeing Abarai Renji charge forward, Kuchiki Byakuya, standing by, did not stop him.
Facing the fierce red-haired man, Ichikigu did not back down. He tightened his grip on his Zanpakuto and said, "Whether I can win or not, I'll only know after fighting!"
To be honest, when Ichigo saw that only two Shinigami had come to capture Rukia, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Previously, Rukia had mentioned that her spiritual pressure and strength were exceptional among Shinigami. So, even in a one-on-one fight, Ichigo didn't feel completely hopeless.
Although he had later witnessed Nightshade's extraordinary power, Rukia had also stated that Nightshade was among the top-tier in the Soul Society.
Ichigo wasn't sure how formidable the Gotei 13 was, but according to Rukia's description, he should be considered quite powerful. This time, he shouldn't be so unlucky as to have two of the best Shinigami dispatched to capture her.
Holding his Zanpakuto, Black Zaki Ichigo faced Abarai Renji, who was charging towards him. Instead of retreating, Ichigo stepped forward to meet him.
When the two Zanpakuto clashed, Abarai Renji looked at Ichigo's unusually wide Shallow Strike with surprise.
"So, you're the one who used despicable means to steal the power of a Shinigami from Rukia.
If I take you down or bring you back to the Captain Commander, Rukia will surely be exonerated."
Although it was their first meeting, Abarai Renji's gaze towards Ichigo was filled with ill intent.
As Rukia's childhood friend, Abarai Renji was well aware of her serious and law-abiding nature. She would never do anything that went against the rules of the Seireitei.
Now that this situation had occurred, there was only one possibility: the human before him had deceived Rukia with sweet words.
(End of Chapter)
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